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Saturday, July 31, 2010

Jewelry on Etsy is easily lost among the sheer magnitude of shops but every once in a while I find one I really adore. Right now I am completely enraptured by simple pendants, stamped with simple statements as well as jewelry that is riveted, cut and worked by hand. Earlier this year I took a class at my local art studio/coffee shop that was taught by Kristy Highness of Dreaming Tree Creations on Etsywho completely captures this look perfectly. I love the workmanship that she puts into her pieces, my fave right now being the handcut jewelry pendant at left. After taking the metal working class from Kristy, my appreciation of the time and patience it takes to create this pieces makes them fairly awe-inspiring.

So I've wanted to share Kristy's work for awhile. Then as I was browsing her shop, again today, I saw these pendants stamped with two quotes I love. My husband is a huge DMB fan so I've attended lots of their concerts, and the Ghandi quote is one that I refer to regularly for inspiration (and a motivational kick in the pants). I'm also hugely partial to the sweet little heart ring and the simple wire earrings. She also does custom quotes. I'd love to have you check out her Etsy shop, and if you're local Kristy's work can be seen at the Studio at Rush Creek where she also teaches classes.Dreaming Tree Creations can also be found on facebook here. Still think I might need this pair of earrings, I mean what girl doesn't need a set of fabulous hoops, right?

Ways to Help Others

Art 2 Heart

This unique arts ministry is all about igniting our God given creativity to impact others and to share the gospel around the world. It has both a gift shop and online shop that sell goods made by both people in need and others who have a heart to help those in need. A non-profit, it is 100% volunteer staffed and donates to groups around the world, that are working to house, feed, protect, educate, and love women and children in need. I sell my work at the gift shop but also design many of the products made by our volunteer groups and artisan co-op. So if you'd like to purchase some of my work or designs and help others, or just learn more, check out our website at art2heart.myshopify.com

Mercy Orphanage- IndiaTo find out about this amazing organization that is rescuing children from the streets, protecting, feeding, loving, and teaching them about Christ, click here.